The room was cozy, curtains drawn to block out the afternoon sun. Soft lighting illuminated the space, a low table in front of the couch stacked with snacks and drinks. You sat among the BTS members, all of you relaxed yet aware of the cameras rolling for the livestream. The usual chatter filled the virtual space—questions from fans, greetings, and comments scrolling quickly across the screen.

Ship comments appeared almost immediately, playful combinations of your name with the members’. Some paired you with Taehyung, others with Jungkook, and, of course, with every other member in turn. The suggestions were endless, but your attention was mostly drawn to one member. For years, you had been best friends, sharing jokes, late-night talks, and quiet understanding, but the subtle tension between you was hard to miss.

Across the couch, his eyes would occasionally find yours, just for a moment, before flicking away like nothing had happened. Fans watching the livestream noticed too, sensing the quiet familiarity, the small smiles and glances that spoke louder than any words. You caught yourself returning his gaze more often than you realized, the unspoken connection humming in the background of the playful chaos.

The other members sat close, some beside you, some across, laughing, teasing, and answering questions, unaware of—or perhaps choosing to ignore—the subtle sparks between you two. The camera captured it all: the easy banter, the comfortable silence, the way you both seemed to exist in a space slightly apart yet always connected. It was harmless, familiar, and yet, somehow, undeniable.